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Emergency Preparedness & Disaster News

We have included this section to help ground resilience theory and concepts in a context of practical applications and current events. Short excerpts are provided from live RSS feeds reporting global emergency preparedness and disaster news. The feeds update every two hours and include the following:

  • Emergency Response: reports from the Global Disaster Alert Organization and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Hazards: reports natural hazards from the NASA Earth Observatory.
  • Earthquakes: reports global earthquakes from the Volcano Discovery website.
  • Transportation: reports from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.
  • Volcanoes: reports global volcano activity from the Volcano Discovery website.
  • Weather: reports from the U.S. National Weather Service.

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Emergency Response

Global Disaster Alert Organization

Green flood alert in Kenya

Green flood alert in Kenya

On 26/11/2024, a flood started in Kenya, lasting until 28/11/2024 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 600 displaced ...
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Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:40.336km) in Japan 30/11/2024 08:46 UTC, 50 thousand in 100km.

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:40.336km) in Japan 30/11/2024 08:46 UTC, 50 thousand in 100km.

On 11/30/2024 8:46:15 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 50 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:40.336km ...
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Orange alert for tropical cyclone FENGAL-24. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (17.742 million in Tropical Storm).

Orange alert for tropical cyclone FENGAL-24. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (17.742 million in Tropical Storm).

From 29/11/2024 to 29/11/2024, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 74 km/h) FENGAL-24 was active in NorthIndian. The cyclone affects these ...
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EPA Emergency Response

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COVID-19

CDC COVID-19 Updates

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Earthquakes

Global earthquake activity

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - NORTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA, on Friday, Dec 6, 2024, at 03:28 pm (GMT +8)

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake – NORTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA, on Friday, Dec 6, 2024, at 03:28 pm (GMT +8)

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Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - China: KAZAKHSTAN-XINJIANG BORDER REGION on Friday, Dec 6, 2024, at 03:08 pm (GMT +8)

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake – China: KAZAKHSTAN-XINJIANG BORDER REGION on Friday, Dec 6, 2024, at 03:08 pm (GMT +8)

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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Jetisu, 48 km south of Aqtoghay, East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan, on Friday, Dec 6, 2024, at 07:03 am (Universal Time)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – Jetisu, 48 km south of Aqtoghay, East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan, on Friday, Dec 6, 2024, at 07:03 am (Universal Time)

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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Xinjiang, China, on Friday, Dec 6, 2024, at 07:00 am (Universal Time)

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – Xinjiang, China, on Friday, Dec 6, 2024, at 07:00 am (Universal Time)

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Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 212 km southwest of Vernon, Mount Waddington, British Columbia, Canada, on Thursday, Dec 5, 2024, at 09:32 pm (GMT -9)

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 212 km southwest of Vernon, Mount Waddington, British Columbia, Canada, on Thursday, Dec 5, 2024, at 09:32 pm (GMT -9)

Date and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap Oct 27, 06:11 pm (GMT -9)4.110 km54 km (33 mi) to the S Canada: 248 km SSW of Port Hardy, BC InfoOct ...
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Volcano earthquake report for Thursday, 5 Dec 2024

Volcano earthquake report for Thursday, 5 Dec 2024

Thu, 5 Dec 2024, 23:50 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITORWorld map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius ...
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Nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency – Event Notices

IAEA Nuclear Event Notices

Worker Exceeded Statuary Annual Whole Body Dose Limits

Worker Exceeded Statuary Annual Whole Body Dose Limits Print View Posted on: 15 August 2024 Event Date: 09 March 2023 Event Type: ...
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Transportation

NTSB Accident Investigations

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Volcanos

Global Volcano Activity

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL140 LAST REPORTED AT 05/2236Z EST VA DTG: 06/0310Z to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL140 LAST REPORTED AT 05/2236Z EST VA DTG: 06/0310Z to 14000 ft (4300 m)

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Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 REPORTED 06/0245Z EST VA DTG: 06/0300Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 REPORTED 06/0245Z EST VA DTG: 06/0300Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

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Fuego Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: FRQT VA EMS. to 16000 ft (4900 m)

Fuego Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: FRQT VA EMS. to 16000 ft (4900 m)

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Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: FRQT VA EMS. to 16000 ft (4900 m)

Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: FRQT VA EMS. to 16000 ft (4900 m)

Fri, 6 Dec 2024, 00:00 | BY: VN Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash ...
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Weather

National Weather Service

Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 6 at 3:37AM PST until December 7 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 6 at 3:37AM PST until December 7 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. This scenario could result in the ...
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Dense Fog Advisory issued December 6 at 3:37AM PST until December 6 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Dense Fog Advisory issued December 6 at 3:37AM PST until December 6 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. This ...
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Rip Current Statement issued December 6 at 5:21AM CST until December 6 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Rip Current Statement issued December 6 at 5:21AM CST until December 6 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Until ...
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Freezing Fog Advisory issued December 6 at 3:02AM PST until December 6 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Freezing Fog Advisory issued December 6 at 3:02AM PST until December 6 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter of a mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...Central Oregon. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning ...
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